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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.33, 1,920.48 and 355.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.33, 1,920.48 and 355.89 is: 533.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.33 : 1,920.48 = 355.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.33/1,920.48 = 355.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.33x = 1,920.48 × 355.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.33x = 683,479.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,479.63/1,280.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.83

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